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Bohunt School GCSE Examinations 2020 Information Guide
Contents
Page Number
Contents 2
Introduction 3
General Revision Strategies & Techniques 4–5
Maintaining Healthy Habits 6
Awarding Bodies and links 7
English Language 8-10
English Literature 11–12
Mathematics 13-14
Science 15-21
History 22-23
Geography 24-31
French 32-33
German 34-35
Spanish 36-37
Mandarin 38-39
PSRE 40-42
Business Studies 43-45
Computer Science 46
ICT 47
Economics 48
PE 49-51
Food Technology 52-53
Design Technology 54-55
Music 56-57
Media Studies 58-59
Dance 60
Drama 61
Fine Art 62
Textiles 63
Photography 64 2
Introduction
This booklet is designed to provide you with a
complete breakdown of what content will be
included in each of this year’s GCSE examinations.
Included are dates of specific examinations and Non
Examined Assessment deadlines along with links to
the corresponding awarding bodies should you
require more detail regarding content and specific
revision activities/ resources.
This booklet is a starting point for you to work with
your son/daughter in order to ensure that they are
best placed when preparing for the examinations in
the summer.
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Key revision
Strategies
• A revision mentality
• Make notes clear, visual, colourful, dynamic and
memorable
• Leave space to add more information later
• Make flash cards of key information as you go along
• Go over material at regular intervals so you have less to do
at the last minute
• Use time carefully
• Start early in the year
• Draw up a revision timetable
• Make a time-circle for revision
• Use stray moments for revision
• Keep a positive mindset
• Regard difficulties as challenges
• Work with others
• Stay healthy: sleep, relax and take regular breaks
• Use memory triggers
• Distil notes to key points, key words and memory triggers
• Learn by heart only essential information, such as dates, formulae and
names
• Revise by ear
• Record themselves reading answers – listening to your own voice can
help memory
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Revision
Techniques
• Visual
• Create diagrams, flow-charts, grids, posters, infographics, spider
diagrams, etc.
• Download or create pictures and symbols to help memory
• Use colours and highlighter pens to write key words; colour in relevant
sections or underline important facts. Draw attention to parts of spellings
in different colours
• Make a fridge list to display key topics in each subject
• Place post-its around the house with key information to be remembered
• Auditory
• Discuss the subject, or quiz them
• Interview your child on their learning or in character – as if they are a
historical character
• Make audio files or recordings of the subject by reading key facts aloud
• Make up songs and rhymes about revision topics
• Use mnemonics or memorable phrases
• Kinaesthetic
• Walk and talk. Go out for a walk and talk through their revision or
subjects
• Set up different activities around the room, so they need to move to find
out or write down answers
• Make card sorts by cutting up texts or questions and answers to match up
• Make revision cards to hold
• Use gestures or dance movements to help them remember
• Have your child write down key facts, answers and things to remember
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Maintaining
Healthy Habits
• Sleep is absolutely crucial
• Provide and encourage them to drink water and eat healthy food,
as well as occasional treats
• They should see friends and family
• Get lots of fresh air
• Physical exercise
• Limit screen time!
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Awarding Bodies
Subject Awarding body
English Language AQA
English Literature AQA
Mathematics Pearson
Science AQA
History WJEC
Geography AQA
French AQA
German AQA
Spanish AQA
Mandarin AQA
RE AQA
Business Studies OCR
Economics OCR
PE AQA
Food Technology WJEC
Design Technology WJEC
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Awarding Bodies
Subject Awarding Body
Music AQA
Media Studies AQA
Dance AQA
Drama AQA
Fine Art AQA
Textiles AQA
Photography AQA
AQA https://www.aqa.org.uk/
OCR https://www.ocr.org.uk/
Pearsons https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html
WJEC https://www.wjec.co.uk/
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Your guide to…
Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Exam Title Key Content
• Section A - You will be given one source from either the 20th or
21st century Its genre will be prose fiction. There will be 4
English Language reading questions including analysing language, structure and
Paper 1 evaluation of a statement.
1 hr 45 mins • Section B - You will be given one writing task which will be
based on descriptive and/or narrative writing.
• Section A – You will be given two linked sources from different
time periods and genres. One will be from 19th Century and
either the 20th or 21st century. There will be 4 reading
English Language Paper questions including synthesis, analysing language and
2 comparison.
1 hr 45 mins • Section B – You will be given one writing task which will be
based on persuasive/argumentative writing which will be
linked to the theme presented in the sources.
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AO1: Read, understand and respond to texts.
Identify explicit information.
Identify implicit information.
Select and synthesise information from different texts.
Make inferences to identify meaning.
Appreciate multiple layers of meaning.
Use precise quotations to support ideas.
Read widely 19th/20th/21st century texts.
AO2: Analysis of language, form and structure .
Analyse language at sentence/phrase level.
Analyse language at word level.
Analyse structure.
Comment on writers’ ideas and perspectives.
Use subject terminology correctly.
Understand the difference between language and structural features.
Comment on how a writer has influenced the reader through language and/or structure.
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Exam Title Key Content
Section A - will be on ‘Macbeth’. There will be an extract to analyse
and then the rest of the play to comment on.
English Literature Paper Section B – will be on ‘A Christmas Carol’ there will be an extract to
analyse and then the rest of the play to comment on.
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1 hour 45 mins
Section A- will be on ‘An Inspector Calls’ . There will be a choice of
two questions and you must answer only one.
Section B- Conflict and Power poetry. Compare the named poem
with another poem from the anthology.
One question on an unseen poem provided by the exam board.
One question on summarising the similarities/differences on both
English Literature Paper unseen poems provided by the exam board.
2 Students will need to answer all three questions in the poetry
section.
2 hours 15 mins
12AO1: Read, understand and respond to texts.
Understand the plot , characters and themes for ‘Macbeth’.
Understand the plot , characters and themes for ‘A Christmas Carol’.
Understand the plot , characters and themes for ‘An Inspector Calls’.
Understand the plot , characters and themes for ‘Macbeth’.
Understand what each poem is about, writer’s ideas and themes for the ‘Power and Conflict’ poetry
anthology.
Give a personal response to each of the writer’s ideas.
Know quotations off by heart for all of the texts.
Use quotations from all the texts to support ideas.
AO2: Analysis of language, form and structure .
Identify explicit and implicit information.
Analyse language at word level
Analyse a range of structural features.
Comment on writers’ ideas and perspectives.
Use subject terminology correctly across all texts.
AO3: Context.
Contextual knowledge of the Jacobean Era for ‘Macbeth’.
Contextual knowledge of the Victorian Era for ‘A Christmas Carol’.
Contextual knowledge of the Edwardian Era for ‘An Inspector Calls.’
Contextual knowledge of the ‘Power and Conflict ‘ poetry.
Comment on how the context has influenced the writer and reader/audiences attitudes.
AO4: SPAG
Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures
Always use accurate spelling
Always use correct punctuation
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Exam Title Possible areas of focus
(All papers include all areas of maths)
• Written/mental methods for arithmetic, fractions,
Maths – Paper 1
percentages., decimals and ratio.
Non-Calculator
• Common trigonometry values.
Maths – Paper 2 Calculator • Circles
• Complex BIDMAS calculation
• Quadratic formula
Maths – Paper 3 • Pythagoras and trigonometry
Calculator • Estimated mean
Topic Topic
Two way tables Best value
Frequency trees Percentage of an amount
Scatter graphs Growth and depreciation
Product of prime factors Probability from a table
Multiples in context Probability trees
Standard index form Conditional probability
Standard index form calculations Plans and elevations
Venn diagrams Circles (arcs and sectors)
Averages from a list Surface area
Averages from a table Volume
Averages from grouped data Similar shapes
Frequency diagrams Similar shapes – area and volume
Pythagoras Forming and solving equations
Fraction arithmetic Use of calculator
Trigonometry Exchange rates
Perimeter Estimation
Pie charts Index laws
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Topic Topic
Bearings Inequalities
Area of 2D shapes Angles in parallel lines
Real life graphs Interior & exterior angles
Equations of lines Expand and simplify single brackets
Quadratic, cubic & reciprocal graphs Expand and simplify quadratics
Equations of circles Factorising
Enlargements Factorising quadratics
Negative & fractional enlargements Sequences and nth term
Reflections Geometric sequences
Rotations Cumulative frequency
Translations Box plots
Fractions/Decimals/Percentages Construction and loci
Ratio Vectors
Proportion Histograms
Area under a curve Set notation
Iteration Circle theorems
Inequalities Simultaneous equations
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Exam Title Key Content
Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and
Biology Paper 1 Bioenergetics.
Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and
Biology Paper 2 evolution; and Ecology.
Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure,
Chemistry Paper 1 and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry;
Chemical changes; and Energy changes.
The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry;
Chemistry Paper 2 Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using
resources.
Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic
Physics Paper 1 structure.
Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism;
Physics Paper 2 Space (Physics GCSE only)
For Combined Science GCSE there are six papers each one hour and fifteen minutes long.
The scores from all papers combine to give the two overall GCSE grades.
For Separate Science GCSEs the papers are one hour and forty five minutes long to enable
the extra content to be examined. The scores from the papers of a subject are combined to
give the overall grade for that subject across the three GCSEs.
Please note that some Chemistry content is fundamental and will be examined on Paper
1 AND Paper 2
Chemistry: Atomic structure and the Periodic Table, Bonding and Structure and
Quantitative Chemistry
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Exam Title Key Content
Physics Paper 1 Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.
Energy Electricity (cont)
Explain how 3 pin plug design, fuses and circuit
Know the ways energy is stored and what breakers make mains supplies safe to use.
closed systems are Explain how a static charge can be built up and
what an electric field is.
Describe energy changes within closed systems
Particle model of matter
Calculate changes in energy stores (including
GPE, KE, EPE) Explain the structure of solids liquids and gases in
terms of forces and particle motion
Calculate power and efficiency of energy Calculate the density of regular and irregular
changes and objects
Describe energy dissipation and ways of Describe internal energy changes during changes
reducing unwanted energy transfers of state
Calculate changes in energy using specific heat
Identify renewable and non-renewable energy capacity and latent heat
sources
Use temperature & volume to explain pressure
Evaluate renewable and non-renewable energy in gases.
source use, including environmental impact
Atomic structure
Electricity Explain the results of Rutherford’s experiment
and how it changed the atomic model.
Identify and use standard circuit symbols Describe the structure of the atom
Know rules for current and potential difference Describe the properties of nuclear radiation and
in series and parallel circuits their uses
Find the half-life of a sample from graphs or
Describe what current, charge, potential
calculations
difference and resistance are
Describe effects of radioactive contamination and
Use the PIVIR EVQIT equations to complete irradiation
electrical calculations including energy transfers Complete nuclear decay equations
Identify filament lamp, resistor and LED from I-V Describe sources of background radiation and
graphs and explain graphs shape. why the amount varies
Identify AC and DC supplies and know the Describe nuclear fusion and nuclear fission
including chain reactions
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frequency and p.d. of UK mainsYour guide to…
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Exam Title Key Content
Physics Paper 2 Forces; Waves; Magnetism and electromagnetism;
Space (Physics GCSE only)
Forces Waves
Identify scalars, vectors, contact and non-contact Describe and compare the uses of waves in the
forces electromagnetic spectrum.
Calculate resultant forces including using diagrams Explain how lenses work and draw ray diagrams
for lenses
Describe the difference between mass and weight.
Explain how the apparent colour of an object
Calculate work done and energy transferred by forces depends on the light falling on it
Apply Hooke’s Law using graphs and calculations Describe and explain perfect black body radiation
Explain the use of moments, levers and gears Magnetism & Electromagnetism
Describe and calculate pressure in a fluid and in the Describe permanent and induced magnetism
atmosphere including attraction and repulsion.
Describe and calculate motion, including acceleration,
using Newton’s Laws Describe the shape of the field around a bar
Describe and explain factors affecting a car under magnet
braking. Describe the field around a wire, solenoid and
Describe and calculate momentum and changes in electromagnet
momentum Use Fleming’s Left Hand rule to explain the motor
effect in motors and loudspeakers
Waves
Describe induced potential difference and its use
Describe key properties of waves, amplitude,
in generators, microphones and transformers
frequency, wavelength
Explain the difference between transverse and Perform calculations using the transformer
longitudinal waves equations
Describe the reflection of waves including ray Space (Physics GCSE Only)
diagrams Describe the solar system and its formation
Describe properties of sound waves
Describe and explain star life cycles
Describe and evaluate the uses of waves for
exploration including ultrasound and seismic waves Describe motion of natural and artificial satellites
Describe the properties of waves in the Explain how red shift supports the Big Bang theory
electromagnetic spectrum
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Exam Title Key Content
Chemistry Paper 1 Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and
the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical
changes; and Energy changes.
Atomic structure and the Periodic table Quantitative chemistry
Understand the use of multiplier and subscript
Know how to write word equations and balance within formulas.
symbol equations.
Explain any observed changes in a mass.
Describe how to separate and purify mixtures.
Use relative formula mass to calculate moles.
Describe the development of the model of the atom
and the periodic table Explain the effect of limiting reactants.
Know the relative charges, masses and size of
atoms. Calculate the percentage yield, atom economy,
concentration, and volume of a reaction.
Describe the electronic configuration of atoms and
therefore their reactivity. Chemical changes
Explain reduction and oxidation.
Explain how properties of elements depend on the
electronic configuration. Describe the reactivity of metals and metal
extraction methods.
Bonding, structure and the properties of
Write ionic equations for displacement reactions
matter
Describe neutralisation and the products produced.
Explain chemical bonding in terms of electrostatic
forces and the transfer or sharing of electrons. Describe the method for titrations
Work out the charge of ions. Describe electrolysis and what products are
Draw a dot and cross diagram for ionic and covalent produced.
bonding. Write half equations for electrolysis
Explain the properties and uses of diamond, Energy changes
graphite, graphene and fullerenes.
Describe exothermic and endothermic reactions
Explain why alloys are harder than pure metals.
Draw simple reaction profiles.
Understand what delocalised electrons are are how Explain what activation energy is.
they help conduct electricity
Evaluate the use of nanoparticles for a specific Evaluate the use of hydrogen fuel cells.
purpose.
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Exam Title Key Content
Chemistry Paper 2 The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry;
Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using
resources.
The rate and extent of chemical change Chemical analysis
Use melting or boiling points to distinguish pure from
Calculate the mean rate of reaction.
impure.
Recall how temperature, concentration, surface
area and catalysts affect the rate of reaction. Explain paper chromatography and the Rf values
Explain collision theory on the rate of reaction. Describe the test for hydrogen, oxygen, carbon
Explain what are reversible reactions dioxide and chlorine.
Identify species from flame tests
Predict about the changes on a system at Identify halides or sulfates from silver nitrate or
equilibrium when changing concentration, barium chloride.
temperature or pressure. State advantages of instrumental analysis.
Organic chemistry Chemistry of the atmosphere
Recognise alkanes from their given formula. Interpret evidence about Earth’s early atmosphere.
Explain how fractional distillation works. Describe the greenhouse effect and global climate
Write balanced equations for complete change.
combustion and cracking, Describe ideas on how to reduce pollutants.
Recognise alkenes, esters and carboxylic acids. Explain problems caused by pollutants.
Describe the reactions and conditions for the
addition of hydrogen, water and halogens to Using resources
alkenes. Distinguish between potable and pure water.
Recall the conditions of the reactions of alkene
Evaluate biological methods of metal extraction.
and alcohols.
Recognise additional and condensation Evaluate ways of reducing the use of limited
polymerisation. resources.
Recall that amino acids and DNA are natural Recall uses of alloys.
polymers.
Compare properties and uses of ceramics, polymers,
composites and metals
Explain commercially used conditions for the Haber
process.
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Exam Title Key Content
Biology Paper 1 Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and
Bioenergetics.
Cell Biology Infection and Response
Calculate magnification or orders of magnitude Describe relationships and interactions between
including standard form. health and different diseases.
Identify cell structures and explain the function of Explain effects of lifestyle on incidence of non-
cell organelles. communicable disease.
Explain how pathogens cause disease and how
Explain how structure of specialised cells is related
disease spreads.
to their function.
Describe symptoms, treatments & controls for
Describe how to prepare an uncontaminated
diseases caused by bacteria / virus / fungus / protists.
culture using aseptic technique.
Explain the role of the immune system in defending
Describe the stages of the cell cycle including against disease.
mitosis. Explain how vaccination prevents illness in
Evaluate the practical risks and benefits, as well as individuals.
ethical issues of stem cell use in medical research. Explain the use of antibiotics and other medicines in
Describe processes used to transport substances in treating disease.
and out of cells. Describe the process of discovery and development
Organisation of new medicines.
Describe how monoclonal antibodies are produced
Describe the nature of enzyme molecules and and used.
relate their activity to temperature and pH Know how to detect and identify plant diseases.
changes. Describe the physical and chemical plant defence
Explain the structure and functioning of the human responses.
heart, blood vessels and lungs.
Recognise types of blood cells and explain their Bioenergetics
adaptation to function. Know the photosynthesis equation.
Evaluate methods of treatment for coronary heart Explain the effects of limiting factors on rate of
disease. photosynthesis.
Explain how the structures of plant tissues are Describe how plants use the glucose produced in
related to their functions. photosynthesis.
Compare the processes of aerobic and anaerobic
Describe the process of transpiration and
respiration.
translocation, including the structure and function
of stomata. Describe the effects of exercise on the human body.
Explain the effect of changing environmental Know the substances and processes involved in
conditions on transpiration rate. metabolic reactions.
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Exam Title Key Content
Biology Paper 2 Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution;
and Ecology.
Homeostasis and Response Inheritance, Variation & Evolution
Describe the structure of DNA and define the term
Know that homeostasis maintains optimal “genome”.
conditions for enzyme action and cell functions. Explain simply how the structure of DNA affects the
protein made.
Explain how structure of the nervous system is
adapted to its functions. Complete Punnett square diagrams, expressing
outcomes in ratios.
Use the theory of evolution by natural selection in an
Explain the difficulties of investigating brain explanation.
function and treating brain damage and disease.
Identify the structures of the eye and relate them Explain benefits and risks of selective breeding,
to their functions. genetic engineering and cloning techniques.
Explain the mechanisms that raise or lower body Describe developments in our understanding of
temperature. genetics and evolutionary theory.
Describe principles of hormonal coordination,
identify major glands. Describe evidence for evolution e.g. fossils, antibiotic
Explain how blood sugar levels are monitored & resistant bacteria.
controlled in the body. Demonstrate an understanding of the Linnaean
classification system.
Describe kidney functioning to maintain water
balance in the body. Ecology
Describe roles of the reproductive hormones Explain how changes in biotic or abiotic factors affect
including menstrual cycle. communities.
Evaluate hormonal and non-hormonal Explain how organisms are adapted to live in their
contraception methods. natural environment.
Explain processes shown in diagrams of the carbon
and water cycles.
Explain the use of hormones in treating infertility.
Evaluate impacts of environmental change on
Interpret and explain diagrams of negative distribution of species.
feedback control. Explain how waste, deforestation and global
Describe effects of plant hormones and uses to warming impact on biodiversity.
control plant growth. Construct and describe pyramids of biomass,
Inheritance, Variation & Evolution explaining loss between trophic levels.
Understand the differences between mitosis and
Describe factors affecting food security, and
meiosis.
evaluate potential solutions e.g. sustainable fishing.
Explain advantages and disadvantages of asexual
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Exam Title Key Content
Empire, War and Reform
Paper 1: Studies in Depth Voyages of Discovery
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Exam Title Key Content
Germany 1919-1991
Paper 2: Studies in Breadth
Medicine and Health Through Time
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Exam Title Key Content
Tectonic Hazards; Climate and Change; Weather
Paper 1 – Living with the Physical
Hazards; Ecosystems + Tropical Rainforests; Hot
Environment
Deserts, Coastal + River Landscapes in the UK
Tropical Rainforests (TRF)
Tectonic Hazards Describe and explain the physical characteristics of
TRFs
Distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes
Plants and animals adaptations
Explain the processes involved in all 3 tectonic
plate boundaries Causes + impacts of deforestation with a named
Assess and compare impacts + responses for 2 case study
earthquakes Importance of TRF + how it can be sustainably
Explain why people live in tectonic regions + how managed (+ examples)
risks are reduced Hot Deserts
Climate and Change Distribution of hot deserts + describe and explain
the physical characteristics of hot deserts
Evaluate the evidence for climate change
Assess the opportunities for developments (+
Explain natural causes + human causes of climate
example)
change
Evaluate challenges when developing
Examine how the impacts can be managed:
adaptation + mitigation Causes + management strategies of desertification
Weather Hazards UK Physical Landscapes
Describe and explain the global atmospheric Explain relief across UK using OS map (contour
circulation lines + cross section)
Distribution, formation, structure, causes, effects
+ strategies to manage tropical storms Coastal Landscapes in the UK
Types of UK weather hazards + explain why it is Characteristics of constructive + destructive waves
increasing Sub aerial processes + erosion and associated
Causes + impacts of extreme UK weather event landforms
Deposition + longshore drift and associated
Ecosystems
landforms
Define an ecosystem + key components + UK case study: how processes and factors have
interdependence influenced the area
Explain global distribution Hard + soft engineering techniques + managed
retreat
Evaluate management of example
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Exam Title Key Content
Tectonic Hazards; Climate and Change; Weather
Paper 1 – Living with the Physical
Hazards; Ecosystems + Tropical Rainforests; Hot
Environment
Deserts, Coastal + River Landscapes in the UK
River Landscapes in the UK
Difference in long + cross river profile + how the river changes downstream
Processes of erosion, transportation and deposition
Formation of upper + middle features
Changes of river example from source to mouth
Explain the causes of flooding
Storm hydrographs and lag times
Hard + soft engineering techniques
Assess named area impacted by flooding + solutions to limit the risk
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Exam Title Key Content
Urban Issues and Challenges; The Changing Economic
Paper 2: Challenges in the Human
World; The Challenge of Resource Management + a
Environment
focus on Water Management
Urban Issues and Challenges The Changing Economic World
Global pattern of urban change + comparing HICs Classifying the world by economic development +
and LICs quality of life
Factors affecting the rate of urbanisation +
megacities Economic + social measures of development
Links between Demographic Transition Model +
development
- Location + importance of Rio
Causes + consequences of uneven development
- Causes of growth
- Social + economic opportunities Explain 8 strategies to reduce the development gap
- Social + economic + environmental challenges
created by growth Example of how tourism in an LIC helps reduce
development gap
How urban planning is improving the quality of life
for the urban poor
Describe distribution of population in the UK +
major cities - Location + importance of Nigeria
- Changing industrial structure of the country
- Role of TNCs to industrial development
- Location + importance of Bristol - Adv + disadv of TNCs on Nigeria
- Impacts of national + international migration on - Impacts of aid on Nigeria
growth + character of Bristol - Environmental + social impacts of economic
- Social + economic + environmental impacts from development
urban change
- Assess social + economic + environmental A FOCUS ON THE UK
challenges created Causes of economic change
- Impact of urban sprawl on rural–urban fringe +
commuter settlement Reasons behind movement moving towards a post-
Example of an urban regeneration project - why industrial economy
needed + main features Impacts of industry on environment
Assess sustainable urban living
- Water + energy conservation + waste recycling + Example how industrial development can be
creating green space environmentally sustainable
Assess how urban transport strategies reduce Social + economic changes in rural area – 1 area of
traffic congestion population growth + 1 area of population decline
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Urban Issues and Challenges; The Changing Economic
Paper 2: Challenges in the Human
World; The Challenge of Resource Management + a
Environment
focus on Water Management
Urban Issues and Challenges
Global pattern of urban change + comparing HICs and LICs
Factors affecting the rate of urbanisation + megacities
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (NEE) CASE STUDY
- Location + importance of Rio
- Causes of growth
- Social + economic opportunities
- Social + economic + environmental challenges created by growth
How urban planning is improving the quality of life for the urban poor
Describe distribution of population in the UK + major cities
BRISTOL, UK (HIC) CASE STUDY
- Location + importance of Bristol
- Impacts of national + international migration on growth + character of Bristol
- Social + economic + environmental impacts from urban change
- Assess social + economic + environmental challenges created
- Impact of urban sprawl on rural–urban fringe + commuter settlement
Example of an urban regeneration project - why needed + main features
Assess sustainable urban living
- Water + energy conservation + waste recycling + creating green space
Assess how urban transport strategies reduce traffic congestion
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Exam Title Key Content
Urban Issues and Challenges; The Changing Economic
Paper 2: Challenges in the Human
World; The Challenge of Resource Management + a
Environment
focus on Water Management
The Changing Economic World
Classifying the world by economic development + quality of life
Economic + social measures of development
Links between Demographic Transition Model + development
Causes + consequences of uneven development
Explain 8 strategies to reduce the development gap
Example of how tourism in an LIC helps reduce development gap
NIGERIA (NEE) CASE STUDY
- Location + importance of Nigeria
- Changing industrial structure of the country
- Role of TNCs to industrial development
- Adv + disadv of TNCs on Nigeria
- Impacts of aid on Nigeria
- Environmental + social impacts of economic development
A FOCUS ON THE UK
Causes of economic change
Reasons behind movement moving towards a post-industrial economy
Impacts of industry on environment
Example how industrial development can be environmentally sustainable
Social + economic changes in rural area – 1 area of population growth + 1 area of population decline
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Urban Issues and Challenges; The Changing Economic
Paper 2: Challenges in the Human
World; The Challenge of Resource Management + a
Environment
focus on Water Management
The Changing Economic World The Challenge of Resource
Management
Improvements + new road + rail infrastructure, port +
airport capacity
Reasons for increasing water consumption
Explain north–south divide + outline strategies to
resolve differences
Factors affecting water availability
Place of the UK in wider world – e.g. trade + EU
The Challenge of Resource Management Impacts of water insecurity
Social + economic significance of food, water and Strategies to increase water supply
energy Example of large scale water transfer scheme -
Global inequalities in the supply and consumption of to show its adv + disadv
resources Discuss strategies for a sustainable water
future
Food:
- Growing demand for food exports Use an example of local scheme in LIC to
- Impacts of increasing ’food miles’ increase sustainable supplies of water
- Agribusiness
Water:
- Changing demand for water
- Quality + pollution management
- Supply + demand (surplus + deficit)
- Need for water transfers
Energy:
- The changing energy mix
- Reduced domestic supplies of fossil fuels
- Economic + environmental issues with exploitation
of energy sources
A FOCUS ON WATER
Areas of surplus (security) + deficit (insecurity)
Global patterns of water surplus + deficit
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Paper 3: Geographical Applications Issue Evaluation; Fieldwork
Issue Evaluation Fieldwork
This is section of the third and final Geography At the end of Y10 and the start of Y11 all
exam is very different to all others. Geography students completed 2 separate
10 weeks before the exam students will receive fieldwork investigations. These will be the
a resource booklet which will identify a focus of this second part of their third
previously unseen geographical issue or Geography exam.
challenge. This issue or challenge will link to Students need to have a very clear
multiple of topics that we study within the GCSE understanding and memory of these 2
curriculum. fieldwork experiences as well as the process of
Students will have to be able to make links to completing a geographical enquiry.
other topics and also geographical skills which Students will be tested on their own fieldwork
we learn how to use within all of our separate experience as well as their understanding of
topics. The exam will have a number of extended the process of a geographical enquiry through
writing pieces within it (6 and 9 mark questions) unfamiliar scenarios.
which will require students to interpret, analyse Some key skills have been outlined below:
and evaluate information as well as examine
conflicting viewpoints.
Fieldwork
Some key skills have been outlined below: Factors which need to be considered wen
creating a key question / hypothesis
Issue Evaluation
Risk assessments for both human and physical
Interpret information from maps, graphs, fieldwork
diagrams, statistics, photographs, satellite
The difference between primary and secondary
images, sketches and articles
data
Analyse a range of geographical sources Justifying sampling methods and methods of
Evaluate a wide range of sources and present a data collection
geographical argument based on evidence Selecting, describing, explaining and adapting
Make an appraisal of the advantages and appropriate presentation methods
disadvantages Description, analysis and explanation of the
Consider physical and human interrelationships results of fieldwork data
Make reasoned justifications for solutions + Use appropriate statistical techniques.
consider their impact Completing a conclusion and evaluation of an
enquiry
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Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Exam Title Key Content
Paper 3: Geographical Applications Issue Evaluation; Fieldwork
Fieldwork
At the end of Y10 and the start of Y11 all Geography students completed 2 separate fieldwork
investigations. These will be the focus of this second part of their third Geography exam.
Students need to have a very clear understanding and memory of these 2 fieldwork experiences as
well as the process of completing a geographical enquiry.
Students will be tested on their own fieldwork experience as well as their understanding of the process
of a geographical enquiry through unfamiliar scenarios.
Some key skills have been outlined below:
Fieldwork
Factors which need to be considered wen creating a key question / hypothesis
Risk assessments for both human and physical fieldwork
The difference between primary and secondary data
Justifying sampling methods and methods of data collection
Selecting, describing, explaining and adapting appropriate presentation methods
Description, analysis and explanation of the results of fieldwork data
Use appropriate statistical techniques.
Completing a conclusion and evaluation of an enquiry
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Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Exam Title Key Content
Theme 1 – Identity and Culture
- Me, my family and my friends
Paper 1 – Listening - Technology in every day life
- Free time activities
- Customs and festivals
Paper 2 – Speaking Theme 2 – Local, National and International interests
- Home, town, neighbourhood and region
- Social issues
- Global issues
- Travel and tourism
Paper 3 – Reading
Theme 3 – Current & future studies and employment
- My studies
- Life at school
Paper 4 – Writing - Education post-16
- Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Listening
Listen and understand instructions and questions in French
Listen and understand key vocabulary and structures in a passage
Recognise and understand a wide range of negative structures
Recognise and understand expressions which might change the meaning of a sentence
Recognise and understand opinion vocabulary on a range of topics
Paraphrase or summarise information that you have heard
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Recognise references to time frames and tenses in a recording
33Speaking
Read /Listen and understand instructions and questions in French
Use full sentences to ask and answer questions in a role-play situation
Communicate information clearly with an accurate pronunciation
Communicate information in the correct time frame using accurate verb endings
Describe a picture accurately using a wide range of structures
Develop answers using a variety of more complex structures
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Express complex opinions on a range of topics
Reading
Read and understand instructions and questions in French
Read and understand key vocabulary and structures in a text
Recognise and understand a wide range of negative structures
Recognise and understand expressions which might change the meaning of a sentence
Recognise and understand opinion vocabulary on a range of topics
Paraphrase or summarise information read in a longer text
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Recognise references to time frames and tenses in a text
Translate sentences or a short text accurately from French into English
Writing
Read and understand instructions and questions in French
Use full sentences to describe a picture or communicate relevant information
Communicate information clearly using accurate spellings and word order
Communicate information in the correct time frame using accurate verb endings
Use a range of structures to enhance my descriptions and link my ideas
Develop answers within the word allowance (F. 40/90 - H.90/150 words)
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Express complex opinions on a range of topics
Translate sentences or a short text accurately from English into French
34Your guide to…
Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Exam Title Key Content
Theme 1 – Identity and Culture
- Me, my family and my friends
Paper 1 – Listening - Technology in every day life
- Free time activities
- Customs and festivals
Paper 2 – Speaking Theme 2 – Local, National and International interests
- Home, town, neighbourhood and region
- Social issues
- Global issues
- Travel and tourism
Paper 3 – Reading
Theme 3 – Current & future studies and employment
- My studies
- Life at school
Paper 4 – Writing - Education post-16
- Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Listening
Listen and understand instructions and questions in German
Listen and understand key vocabulary and structures in a passage
Recognise and understand a wide range of negative structures
Recognise and understand expressions which might change the meaning of a sentence
Recognise and understand opinion vocabulary on a range of topics
Paraphrase or summarise information that you have heard
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Recognise references to time frames and tenses in a recording
35Speaking
Read /Listen and understand instructions and questions in German
Use full sentences to ask and answer questions in a role-play situation
Communicate information clearly with an accurate pronunciation
Communicate information in the correct time frame using accurate verb endings
Describe a picture accurately using a wide range of structures
Develop answers using a variety of more complex structures
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Express complex opinions on a range of topics
Reading
Read and understand instructions and questions in German
Read and understand key vocabulary and structures in a text
Recognise and understand a wide range of negative structures
Recognise and understand expressions which might change the meaning of a sentence
Recognise and understand opinion vocabulary on a range of topics
Paraphrase or summarise information read in a longer text
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Recognise references to time frames and tenses in a text
Translate sentences or a short text accurately from German into English
Writing
Read and understand instructions and questions in German
Use full sentences to describe a picture or communicate relevant information
Communicate information clearly using accurate spellings and word order
Communicate information in the correct time frame using accurate verb endings
Use a range of structures to enhance my descriptions and link my ideas
Develop answers within the word allowance (F. 40/90 - H.90/150 words)
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Express complex opinions on a range of topics
Translate sentences or a short text accurately from English into German
36Your guide to…
Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Exam Title Key Content
Theme 1 – Identity and Culture
- Me, my family and my friends
Paper 1 – Listening - Technology in every day life
- Free time activities
- Customs and festivals
Paper 2 – Speaking Theme 2 – Local, National and International interests
- Home, town, neighbourhood and region
- Social issues
- Global issues
- Travel and tourism
Paper 3 – Reading
Theme 3 – Current & future studies and employment
- My studies
- Life at school
Paper 4 – Writing - Education post-16
- Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Listening
Listen and understand instructions and questions in Spanish
Listen and understand key vocabulary and structures in a passage
Recognise and understand a wide range of negative structures
Recognise and understand expressions which might change the meaning of a sentence
Recognise and understand opinion vocabulary on a range of topics
Paraphrase or summarise information that you have heard
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Recognise references to time frames and tenses in a recording
37Speaking
Read /Listen and understand instructions and questions in Spanish
Use full sentences to ask and answer questions in a role-play situation
Communicate information clearly with an accurate pronunciation
Communicate information in the correct time frame using accurate verb endings
Describe a picture accurately using a wide range of structures
Develop answers using a variety of more complex structures
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Express complex opinions on a range of topics
Reading
Read and understand instructions and questions in Spanish
Read and understand key vocabulary and structures in a text
Recognise and understand a wide range of negative structures
Recognise and understand expressions which might change the meaning of a sentence
Recognise and understand opinion vocabulary on a range of topics
Paraphrase or summarise information read in a longer text
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Recognise references to time frames and tenses in a text
Translate sentences or a short text accurately from Spanish to English
Writing
Read and understand instructions and questions in Spanish
Use full sentences to describe a picture or communicate relevant information
Communicate information clearly using accurate spellings and word order
Communicate information in the correct time frame using accurate verb endings
Use a range of structures to enhance my descriptions and link my ideas
Develop answers within the word allowance (F. 40/90 - H.90/150 words)
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Express complex opinions on a range of topics
Translate sentences or a short text accurately from English to Spanish
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Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Exam Title Key Content
Theme 1 – Identity and Culture
Paper 1 – Listening - Me, my family and my friends
- Technology in every day life
- Free time activities
- Customs and festivals in Chinese speaking countries
and communities
Paper 2 – Speaking
Theme 2 – Local, National and International interests
- Home, town, neighbourhood and region
- Social issues
Paper 3 – Reading - Global issues
- Travel and tourism
Theme 3 – Current & future studies and employment
- My studies
Paper 4 – Writing - Life at school
- Education post-16
- Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Listening
Listen and understand instructions and questions in Mandarin Chinese
Listen and understand key vocabulary and structures in a passage
Recognise and understand a wide range of negative structures
Recognise and understand expressions which might change the meaning of a sentence
Recognise and understand opinion vocabulary on a range of topics
Paraphrase or summarise information that you have heard
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Recognise references to time frames and tenses in a recording
39Speaking
Read /Listen and understand instructions and questions in Mandarin Chinese
Use full sentences to ask and answer questions in a role-play situation
Communicate information clearly with an accurate pronunciation
Communicate information in the correct time frame using accurate tenses
Describe a picture accurately using a wide range of structures
Develop answers using a variety of more complex structures
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Express complex opinions on a range of topics
Reading
Read and understand instructions and questions in Chinese
Read and understand key vocabulary and structures in a text
Recognise and understand a wide range of negative structures
Recognise and understand expressions which might change the meaning of a sentence
Recognise and understand opinion vocabulary on a range of topics
Paraphrase or summarise information read in a longer text
Answer open ended questions with a high level of detail and accuracy
Recognise references to time frames and tenses in a text
Translate sentences or a short text accurately from Chinese to English
Writing
Read and understand instructions and questions in English
Use full sentences to describe a picture or communicate relevant information
Communicate information clearly using accurate characters and sentences order
Communicate information in the correct time frame using accurate tenses
Use a range of structures to enhance opinions writing and justify your opinions
Develop answers within the word allowance (F. 30/75 - H.75/125 words)
Cover the bulletin points with a high level of detail and accuracy
Express complex opinions on a range of topics
Translate sentences or a short text accurately from English to Chinese
40Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Exam Title Key Content
Key Beliefs and religious practices of:
AQA Paper 1 – Religions • Christianity
(Christianity and Buddhism) • Buddhism
Christian Beliefs
Explain the nature of God
Explain the problem of evil and suffering
Explain Christian beliefs:
• Oneness of God and Trinity, Creation (inc differences), Afterlife and importance
Explain Christian beliefs about Jesus Christ and Salvation:
• Incarnation/Son of God
• Crucifixion, resurrection, ascension of Jesus
• Sin (inc Original Sin)
• Means of salvation
• Role of Jesus in salvation
• Idea of atonement
Christian Practices
Explain meaning and importance of worship:
• Different forms, Nature and use of prayer, Meaning and role of sacraments Different forms of
baptism, Different views – baptism, Meaning of Holy Communion
Explain role and importance of Christian pilgrimage (Lourdes and Iona)
Explain role and importance of festivals (Christmas, Easter)
Explain role and importance of the Church in the local and worldwide community:
• What is meant by Church
• How and why the Church helps local communities
• Role and importance of mission and evangelism
• Where and how Christianity is spread worldwide
• Role of the worldwide Church in reconciliation
• How Christian Churches respond to persecution
• How and why Church responds to world poverty
41Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Exam Title Key Content
Key Beliefs and religious practices of:
AQA Paper 1 – Religions • Christianity
(Christianity and Buddhism • Buddhism
Buddhist Beliefs
Explain belief in The Dharma:
• Meanings of Dharma and dependent arising
• Three marks of existence
• 5 aggregates
• Sunyata, Buddha-nature and Buddahood
• Arhats and Bodhisattvas
• Beliefs of Pureland Buddhists
The Buddha and 4 Noble Truths:
• Buddha’s birth and early life
• Four Sights
• Ascetic life and Enlightenment of Buddha
• Buddha’s teachings about the Four Noble Truths (dukkha, samudaya, tanha, magga)
Buddhist Practices
Explain meaning and importance of worship:
• Temples, shrines, monasteries
• Key features
• Puja in home and temple
• Aims and methods of different types of meditation
• Death rituals – practice and differences
Explain the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day
Explain role and importance of Christian pilgrimage (Lourdes and Iona)
Explain role and importance of festivals (Christmas, Easter)
42Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Exam Title Key Content
Answer ALL parts of 4 theme questions:
• Religion and life
AQA Paper 2 – Thematic Studies • Existence of God and Revelation
• Religion, human rights and social justice
• Religion, crime and punishment
Religion and life
Be able to explain and evaluate different Religion, human rights & social justice
beliefs on:
• Abortion
• Euthanasia Be able to explain and evaluate different views
• Animal experimentation on:
• Social justice & human rights
Explain beliefs and teachings about the origins • Prejudice & Discrimination
and value of universe • Wealth & Poverty
Explain beliefs and teachings about origins and
value of human life Explain religious beliefs and teachings on Social
justice & human rights; prejudice &
Existence of God and Revelation discrimination; and wealth & poverty
Be able to explain and evaluate different Religion, Crime and Punishment
beliefs on:
• Visions Be able to explain and evaluate different beliefs
• Miracles on:
• Nature as revelation • Corporal punishment
• Death Penalty
Explain philosophical arguments for & against
• Forgiveness
existence of God:
• Design Argument
• First Cause Argument Explain beliefs and teachings on religion, crime
• Argument from miracles and causes of crime
• Evil and suffering Explain beliefs and teachings on religion and
• Arguments from science punishment
Explain beliefs and teachings about the nature
of the divine and revelation
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Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Exam Title Key Content
Units assessed in this paper: ‘Business Activity’,
‘Marketing’ & ‘People’
Section A: 15 multiple choice questions worth 15
Paper 1
marks.
Section B: 65 marks of written response questions.
There will be three case studies on real businesses
with a mixture of 2 to 9 mark questions on each.
Units assessed in this paper: ‘Operations’, ‘Finance’
& ‘Influences’
Section A: 15 multiple choice questions worth 15
Unit 3: Building a business
marks.
Section B: 65 marks of written response questions.
There will be three case studies on real businesses
with a mixture of 2 to 9 mark questions on each.
Mr King has created a website which has everything Business students would need to
help with their revision.
Please direct them to: https://sites.google.com/bohunt.hants.sch.uk/gcsebusiness
They will need their school email addresses and passwords to access.
On this website there are past papers with mark schemes, revision guides, knowledge
organisers, key words lists, links to Quizlet (a gamified revision tool), links to YouTube
tutorials, revision advice and exam technique advice.
44Your guide to…
Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Paper 1:
Unit 1: Business Activity
The Role of Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Business Planning
Business Ownership
Business Aims and Objectives
Stakeholders in Business
Business Growth
Unit 2: Marketing
The Role of Marketing
Market Research
Market Segmentation
The Marketing Mix
Unit 3: People
The Role of Human Resources
Organisational Structures and Different Ways of Working
Communication in Business
Recruitment and Selection
Motivation and Retention
Training and Development
Employment Law
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Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Paper 2:
Unit 4: Operations
Production Processes
Quality of Goods and Services
The Sales Process and Customer Service
Consumer Law
Business Location
Working with Suppliers
Unit 5: Finance
The Role of the Finance Function
Sources of Finance
Revenue, Costs, Profit and Loss
Breakeven
Cash and Cash Flow
Unit 6: Influences on Business
Ethical and Environmental Considerations
The Economic Climate
Globalisation
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Exam Schedule – Summer 2020
Exam Title Key Content
A series of multiple choice, short answer, long answer
and problem solving questions across all topics.
J276/01 – Computer Systems
(50% of overall mark)
A series of multiple choice, short answer, long answer
J276/02 – Computational thinking, and problem solving questions across all topics.
algorithms and programming (50% of overall mark)
Unit J276/01 Computer Systems
Knowledge and understanding of Systems Architecture
Knowledge and understanding of Memory
Knowledge and understanding of Storage
Knowledge and understanding of Wired & Wireless Networks
Knowledge and understanding of Network topologies, layers & protocols
Knowledge and understanding of System Security
Knowledge and understanding of Systems Software
Knowledge and understanding of Ethical, Legal, Cultural & Environmental Concerns
Unit J276/02 - Computational thinking, algorithms and programming
Knowledge and understanding of Algorithms and flowcharts
Knowledge and understanding of Programming Techniques
Knowledge and understanding of producing robust programs
Knowledge and understanding of Computational Logic
Knowledge and understanding of Translators & Facilities of Languages
Knowledge and understanding of Data Representation
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